Spring 2025

Nov 11, 2024

Beyond Basic Flat Glass

Push yourself to learn more about the art of stained glass! Explore advanced construction and soldering techniques to create a challenging 2-D panel or a 3-D project. The class fee… 

Nov 11, 2024

Byzantine Bracelet [Workshop]

Learn to create a 2-tone Byzantine chain bracelet out of stainless steel and Merlin’s gold jump rings. Byzantine chain is a rope-like type of chainmail and an essential pattern to… 

Nov 11, 2024

Bowl Carving [Workshop]

In this two-day workshop you will be hand carving a small to medium bowl.  Learn how to a variety of hand tools including gouges and mallets to design, shape and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Woodturning: Spindles

Come turn some spindles! Learn the techniques and tools used to turn a spindle form on the lathe and its various applications. The class fee includes plenty of wood and… 

Nov 11, 2024

CRAFTERnoons Session A – Pendulum Pour Paintings

Spend an afternoon swinging paint from the ceiling and letting loose on canvas and poster board! Bring your own additional items to paint on [canvas, tee shirt, mug, wood, etc.]… 

Nov 11, 2024

Continuing Metalsmithing

Continue to build your skills by using basic metalsmithing techniques while learning to bezel set a stone and make hollow forms using soldering and forming techniques. This class offers a chance to… 

Nov 11, 2024

Canvas and Leather Tote Bag [Workshop]

Perfect for trips to the market, this beautiful, two-toned tote is as useful as it is stylish. The workshop will cover sewing and fabrication, patternmaking/design, and tooling for the construction… 

Nov 11, 2024

Decorative Stained Glass Photo Frames [Workshop] 

Using the copper foil method of stained glass, create a beautiful photo frame from stained glass. Perfect for a gift or to frame your own special photograph. Design options: 3-D… 

Nov 11, 2024

Flat Plane Carving [Workshop]

Pull up a seat, grab a knife, and start whittling. This workshop will introduce participants to the techniques of flat plane carving (or whittling) with a variety of knives and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Designing Part Sheets for Fusing

An intermediate to advanced level class. Part Sheets are custom-made glass sheets that are made with frit, stringers, and/or glass paints. These sheets can be cut up and used as… 

Nov 11, 2024

Climbing Clematis Flowers in Watercolor [Workshop]

No experience necessary. Learn how to use watercolor to paint whimsical climbing clematises in watercolor. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Instructor: Laura Azzi Saturday, March 22: 12:00 – 4:00pm       … 

Nov 11, 2024

Continuing Torch – Fired Enamel

Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (both positive and negative), work with decals, explore using enamel as texture, be introduced to luster powders,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Beaded Embroidery [Workshop]

Make a unique beaded pin using a large focal bead surrounded by smaller beads. No pre-planning is necessary. The process is impromptu using the beads and colors you choose. The… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session B – Turned Pizza Cutter

Who doesn’t love Pizza? Come turn your very own pizza cutter and wow your friends at the next pizza party. Friday, January 17, 4:00 – 7:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Fused Glass Project Workshop: Drop Out Forming

The drop out form is another method of shaping flat glass into a different form. It’s a fascinating process where the heat of the kiln will be stretching the glass… 

Nov 11, 2024

Encaustic Seascape [Workshop]

Join encaustic artist Marcia Streithorst as she teaches you all about encaustic painting while walking you through the steps to craft your very own seascape painting. You will paint on a wood… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session A – Turned Pizza Cutter

Who doesn’t love Pizza? Come turn your very own pizza cutter and wow your friends at the next pizza party. Friday, January 17, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Beginning Knitting

Basic techniques include cast on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, basic finishing, and information about types of tools, materials, and pattern resources. You may progress at your own speed. Advanced… 

Nov 11, 2024

Fused String Glass Plate [Workshop]

Learn how to create stringer glass and how to cut the glass to make various patterns. Build a square stringer mesh plate with a tapestry pattern or a geometric pattern.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

In this five-week course you will learn intermediate level acrylic painting skills including enhancing skills like color mixing and the Principles of Design. You will also learn to paint different… 

Nov 11, 2024

Making a Flat Spokeshave [Workshop]

A must have in your hand tool collection, the spokeshave is a versatile tool for shaping. In this class, you will learn the history and methods for producing your very… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session C – Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at the potter’s wheel while making a clay bowl or cup during this fun activity! Pick your favorite piece to be glazed and finished in the Crafts… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session B – Enameled Copper Pendant

Come ‘play’ with fire while learning to apply powdered glass to metal. In this short session, get a quick, hands-on lesson in basic hot enameling. Friday, February 7, 11:30am –… 

Nov 11, 2024

Embroidered Portraits

No prior experience nedessary. Learn to paint portraits entirely out of thread. Using basic embroidery and stitching techniques, you’ll learn to transfer images from photo or sketch to fabric and… 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate Drawing

In this intermediate level drawing course you will gain experience drawing beyond the beginner level. In depth classes focused on drawing different subjects such as figure drawing and portraiture, mixed… 

Nov 11, 2024

Making the Krenov Hand Plane [Workshop]

The Krenov hand plane is a time honored classic. In this class you will learn how to create all the components to assemble your very own hand plane. You will… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session D – Handbuilding Clay Mugs

Learn basic handbuilding techniques and design your very own clay planter. Students can embellish clay slab surfaces with stamps or texture mats then carefully assemble by scoring, slipping, and compressing.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session C – Turned Mini Keychain Pen

Do you always find yourself without a pen at hand? Come turn a mini keychain pen and never be without one. Friday, February 7, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Intermediate/Advanced Knitting

For knitters who have taken a beginning class or experienced knitters who would like to stretch themselves by taking on a more complicated project. Start at the beginning stage of… 

Nov 11, 2024

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Learn the essentials for beginning to explore acrylic painting. Materials, processes, and color theory are the foundations of acrylic painting. Using these tools you will learn how to color mix,…